2010 Ford Mustang Review

Offering more power, a redesigned interior, exterior and a more comfortable ride, the 2010 Ford Mustang is almost like an all-new car.

The new Mustang is available in four main trim levels – V-6, V-6 Premium, GT and GT Premium that can be ordered in either coupe or convertible form. The 4.0-liter, 210-horsepower V-6 is good, but is no match for the revised 315-horsepower 4.6-liter V8 GT, which produces 325 pounds-feet of torque and adds 15 horsepower due to a cold-air induction system. All models come equipped with a choice of five-speed manual or automatic transmissions. The 2010 Mustang has slightly enhanced fuel economy with16-18 mpg in the city and 23-26 mpg on the highway and competes with other muscle cars, the Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro.

None of the changes made to the exterior are too audacious, but when placed to the 2009 model, one will notice its shorter grille, chiseled rear fascia and smoother fenders. Mustangs are all about style, and a selection of 17-, 18- and 19-inch aluminum wheels are available to customize your Mustang. Convertible models have a power-folding convertible top and optional soft boot for open-air fun. GT models feature integrated fog lamps, and optional high-intensity discharge headlamps offer superior nighttime visibility.

Once on the inside, you will notice the plastic is gone and a soft-touch dash and quality metallic trim are in giving a fresher, more sophisticated look and feel. Interior options include an 8-inch, voice-activated touch screen navigation system with SIRIUS Travel Link. Two powerful Shaker audio systems are available – a 500-watt version and an Earth-shattering 1,000-watt version with dual trunk subwoofers. An auxiliary audio input jack will accommodate your iPod® with ease, and SIRIUS® satellite radio comes standard. The SYNC™ Communications and Entertainment System, which allows you to use voice commands to access your music collection by genre, album, artist or song title and operate your Bluetooth®. Standard cloth or optional heated leather seating surfaces wrap around supportive front bucket seats, while coupes feature a 50/50 split fold rear seat back to handle large cargo items.

For safety, all Mustangs come with dual front and side airbags, and an anti-lock braking system is optional on V-6 models and standard on GT. An electronic stability system is new for 2010.